Similar to the markets in France, Italy’s markets are a
feast for the eyes …and the palate. The buzzing Rialto Market in Venice was no
exception.
The evocative colors and textures of the fresh seafood made
you want to go home and cook a feast immediately…even in your hotel room.
The entire community comes out to market, where it is an event for the family.
The meals we had in Venice were elegant and unique, whether
it be at a canal side pizzeria or a waterfront trattoria. We were on vacation,
and we deemed it our mission to try every aspect of Italian food that we could
possibly find (someone had to do it).
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| The beautiful Murano glass added a touch of elegance to our lunch overlooking the water |
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| Robert's favorite: Beef Carpaccio |
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| My lunch was an elegant puff pastry topped with a roasted crown of artichoke and melted brie |
O.k., nap time... All over Europe, everything does close down from about 1 to 4 p.m., while everyone goes home to take a break, or nap in some instances. We kept forgetting about this, and would typically be out exploring from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. with no siesta! It really makes sense to slow down, take a break in the middle of a work day and refresh, then go back to work. Food for thought...
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